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Wilhelm Exelbirt Collection, Wilhelm Exelbirt, Regina Fried Exelbirt

Morehead State University Manuscripts Collections

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Hand Drawn Map Of The Road Between Elizaville And Beautyville, Charles Worthington

Robert S. Frasure Murder Trials

A hand drawn map of the road between Elizaville and Beautyville, Kentucky along with family farms, churches, schools, etc. by Charles Worthington.

Garvin Ridge Road (Carter County, Kentucky), Garvin Ridge Road (Carter County, Ky.)

Robert S. Frasure Murder Trials

Garvin Ridge Road in Carter County, Kentucky circa. 1990.

Carter County Courtroom, Carter County (Ky.) Courthouse

Robert S. Frasure Murder Trials

A photograph of the Carter County Courthouse, circa. 1915.

0510: Morgan Family Papers, 1819-1980, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection is composed of genealogical materials such as family group charts, pedigree charts, family histories, articles and family bible records for the Morgan and Skipper family, a copy book for practicing handwriting and copying verse by Mary Alice Skipper, account books and receipts for John Morgan (which John Morgan is unknown), promissory notes and receipts

Based on the dates, most of the business and financial materials appear to be concerned with John Morgan’s business ventures, first as a store keeper in Shenandoah County, Virginia, and later as a farmer in Putnam County, Virginia, now West Virginia. It is good …

0518: Mason County, W.Va. Superior Court, 1831-1851, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection is composed of one volume of county court records for Mason County, Virginia (now West Virginia) titled, “Mascon County Superior Court, Memorandum Book, Law and Chancery Commencing June 16th, 1831”. The records document the plaintiffs and defendants appearing before the county court, any rulings or penalties, and annotations accompanying the case lists as required.

Mingo County (West Virginia) - Special Edition, Williamson Daily News

County Histories of Kentucky

Special Edition of Williamson Daily News about the history of Migno County, West Virginia published on Spetember 12 1989.

History Of The Women Of The First Christian Church At Morehead, Kentucky, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.), Inez Faith Humphrey, Dorthy Walter

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

A typescript on the history of women of the First Christian Church of Morehead by Inez Faith Humphrey and compiled by Dorothy Walter on April 16, 1989.

1989 Morehead First Christian Church Board Of Directors Minutes, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Morehead First Christian Church Board of Directors meeting minutes for 1989.

1989 Church Service Programs, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Weekly church service programs of the First Christian Church of Morehead, Kentucky from 1989.

Morehead State University 1989 Alumni Directory, Morehead State University. Alumni Association.

Morehead State College Histories

1989 Alumni Directory of Morehead State University.

Julian Carroll Speeches, 1974-1979, Julian Morton Carroll

Morehead State University Manuscripts Collections

MS025-1989

Stuart Seely Sprague Collection, Stuart Seely Sprague

Morehead State University Manuscripts Collections

MS021-1989

James W. Shouse Deed Letter, James William Shouse

Morehead State University Manuscripts Collections

MS063-1989

Mary Brown Davis Letters, Mary Brown Davis

Morehead State University Manuscripts Collections

MS061-1989

Robert Young Papers, Robert Young, Clyde Young, Young Brothers Lumber Company

Morehead State University Manuscripts Collections

MS060-1989

J. M. Arnold Letter, J. M. Arnold

Morehead State University Manuscripts Collections

MS059-1989

Crabb & Cochran Letter, Crabb & Cochran

Morehead State University Manuscripts Collections

MS058-1989

Six Ballads From Eastern Kentucky: A Piece Of Appalachian History, Hubert V. Crawford, Paul L. Crawford

Robert S. Frasure Murder Trials

A thesis written by Hubert and Paul Crawford in 1989 on a ballad titled, "The Ballad of Stella Kinney."

0491: Carrie Eldridge Combined Collection, 1678-2014, Marshall University Special Collections

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Carrie Eldridge is a genealogical researcher in Chesapeake, Ohio. This collection contains photocopies of many county record books of the Appalachian areas of West Virginia, Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky, ranging from the American Revolution until the early twentieth century. It also contains her personal research files on topics related to slavery and the Underground Railroad in Ohio and West Virginia as well as local history topics such as church and family histories.

0502: William Spiller Rosenheim Papers, 1888-1998, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of copies of newspaper clippings related to the life and death of William Spiller Rosenheim. Clippings are related to his practice as a dentist, his marriage, and his sudden death, including tributes form colleagues.

Also included in the collection are transcriptions from his journal of 1899 and 1900 when he was living in Wytheville, Virginia. In these brief snippets, he provides detailed descriptions of himself, including various measurements, as well as provides accounts of spending and what he did. Additionally, transcripts and abstracts from letters written by him are included, discussing how he met his wife and …

Green, Paris, Carter County Genealogical Society, Kathryn M. Green

Carter County Genealogy Collection

Genealogy of the Paris Green family in Carter County, Kentucky. Paris Green lived from 1871 until 1937.

Kentucky Two-Letter Place Names, Robert M. Rennick

Robert M. Rennick Manuscript Collection

A historical survey on two-letter place names in Kentucky.

1988 Morehead First Christian Church Board Of Directors Minutes, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Morehead First Christian Church Board of Directors meeting minutes for 1988.

1988 Church Service Programs, First Christian Church (Morehead, Ky.)

Morehead First Christian Church Records Archive

Weekly church service programs of the First Christian Church of Morehead, Kentucky from 1988.

Beckham County - Post Offices, Robert M. Rennick

County Histories of Kentucky

A historical survey of post offices in the short lived Beckham County, Kentucky.

0471: Evans Family Records, 1667-1982, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of a compilation of family group sheets and pages from an unidentified book from the Genealogical Library of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution for the Evans family in West Virginia. Also included is a narrative by Gordon C. Baker titled "John Evans of the Border".

0476: Samuel Cabell Papers, 1818-1832, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of copies of materials related to Samuel Jordan Cabell found in the National Archives in Washington, D.C. These papers include copies of military bounty land warrants and scrip issued in 1832 as well as a will and some correspondence. Materials created after Cabell’s death are primarily by his son Patrick Henry Cabell. Because these materials are copies, legibility can be limited.

0485: Burlington Presbyterian Church Records, 1826-1828, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of eleven pages copied from the Burlington Presbyterian Church record book containing the “Record of the Establishment Proceedings of the Presbyterian Church of Burlington, Lawrence County, Ohio.” The text includes a list of members, minutes and notes, and a list of baptisms between 1826 and 1828. It also includes copies of a more modern photograph of the church added later and a copy of a typed page about the Kanawha Presbytery, First Presbyterian Church in Huntington, West Virginia. Due to the fact that all pages are copies, legibility can vary.

0480: Harold C. Smith Typescript, 1955, Marshall University Special Collections

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This collection consists of a 26 page typescript titled “A Historical Survey of Lexington During the Civil War”. The paper includes no sections to assist in determining content, but there is a focus on slavery. A note on the folder states that the paper was possibly written for a class taught by Dr. Sam Clagg at the University of Kentucky.